Roberto Firmino dazzles as Liverpool’s striker for all seasons | Sachin Nakrani In his thrilling display during the win at Burnley, the Brazilian shows why he is so important to the league leaders’ title hopesShortly after Liverpool’s victory against Burnley, Jürgen Klopp was asked to assess the contribution of Roberto Firmino on an evening when the forward scored one goal, ass...02:52 2019-09-02

Former US negotiator weighs in on Trump diplomacy A former U.S. ambassador to South Korea is skeptical of President Donald Trump's recent diplomatic moves, including his meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un at the border between North and South Korea. (July 2)
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DMZ diplomacy? Trump outreach to Kim for border rendezvous President Donald Trump plans a Sunday visit to the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone that separates North and South Korea, and he’s extended an invitation on Twitter to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un to join him and shake hands....18:39 2019-06-29

US diplomacy pushing Middle East towards war, says ex-UK minister Alistair Burt sums up Donald Trump’s policy in the region as ‘hit them in the nuts first’America’s “hit them in the nuts first” diplomacy is helping put the Middle East on a dangerous trajectory towards a regional war, Alistair Burt, the UK’s minister for the region until last month, has warned.On t...15:13 2019-05-31

North Korea calls Pompeo 'poisonous' to diplomacy Ri Yong-ho says US secretary of state cast ‘dark shadows’ over nuclear talksNorth Korea’s top diplomat has called the US secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, a “diehard toxin” who only complicates denuclearisation talks and said North Korea was ready for both dialogue and standoff.Talks aimed at dismant...10:52 2019-08-23

No technocrat, Lagarde brings listening, diplomacy to ECB table Christine Lagarde will raise the profile of the European Central Bank, making it a more politically-savvy institution that takes its message directly to the people. However policy innovation, the trademark of her predecessor, may be relegated....13:52 2019-07-03

U.S. blames Iran for Saudi attacks, 'pretend' diplomacy U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Saturday accused Iran of leading attacks on Saudi oil plants that have cut the kingdom's output roughly in half, as he ruled out Yemeni involvement and denounced Tehran for engaging in false diplomacy....09:39 2019-09-15

Indonesia looks east to expand Pacific diplomacy, trade Indonesia will establish diplomatic relations with the Pacific states of Niue and Cook Islands while pursuing trade deals with Fiji and Papua New Guinea, Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said on Friday, as the country moves to strengthen regional ties....11:13 2019-07-12

Darroch's resignation may have chilling effect on diplomacy, experts warn UK ambassador to the US’s departure may prompt ‘very big change’ in how international diplomacy is conductedThe resignation of Sir Kim Darroch as the UK’s ambassador to the US after controversy over leaked memos in which he criticized Donald Trump could have a chilling effect on international diplom...22:13 2019-07-10

Iran gears up for high-stakes diplomacy amid tension with US As its nuclear deal with world powers unravels amid heightened tensions with the US, Iran will see a week of high-stakes diplomacy capped by the first visit of a Japanese prime minister to Tehran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution...19:13 2019-06-09

'Truth hurts': China's envoys try out Trump-style Twitter diplomacy Beijing’s representatives abroad are harnessing social media to confront critics Chinese envoys are experimenting with a new kind of Trump-style public diplomacy – Twitter spats.Twitter is banned in China, but Chinese diplomats abroad, not traditionally known for being outspoken, have started to use...08:52 2019-07-17

United States blames Iran for Saudi attacks, 'pretend' diplomacy U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Saturday accused Iran of leading attacks on Saudi oil plants that have cut the kingdom's output roughly in half, as he ruled out Yemeni involvement and denounced Tehran for engaging in false diplomacy....02:52 2019-09-15

Pompeo: US Mexico deal 'diplomacy at its finest' Secretary of State Mike Pompeo defended President Donald Trump's deal with Mexico to avert tariffs, calling it "a win for the American people" and insisting the scale and commitment are much greater than what was agreed to previously. (June 10)
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Biden praises Republicans, says he’ll ‘get in trouble for saying that’ Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden is seeking unexpected allies for his presidential bid, praising “really good” rivals on the other side of the aisle. “There’s an awful lot of really good Republicans out there,” the former vice president told a Massachusetts fundraiser on Saturday, accord...00:26 2019-08-19

Trump praises his green credentials Donald Trump played up "America's environmental leadership" ahead of the 2020 US presidential election. At the same time, he denounced the "unfair, ineffective and very, very expensive" Paris climate accord....10:26 2019-07-09

UN Praises Gender Balance In Indian Peacekeeping Troops United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has praised India for having the highest proportion of women in its contingents to peacekeeping operations and held up its contributions as an example......09:13 2019-05-25

The Latest: Trump praises Powells, humorist Russell The Latest on President Donald Trump's activities on Sunday (all times local): 7:50 p.m. President Donald Trump says retired Gen. Colin Powell and his wife, Alma, are "two people to really look up to."...06:52 2019-06-03

Trump praises Mexico for ‘huge deal’ on immigration President Trump spiked the football on his immigration agreement with Mexico and taunted his media critics with a tweetstorm that called the accord “a huge deal.” “MEXICO HAS AGREED TO IMMEDIATELY BEGIN BUYING LARGE QUANTITIES OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT FROM OUR GREAT PATRIOT FARMERS!” he blared in an ...19:26 2019-06-08

CDC director praises Alabama HIV clinic ahead of campaign MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — As the federal government prepares to launch an ambitious initiative to end the HIV epidemic, the director of the Centers for Disease Control on Friday applauded an Alabama HIV clinic’s commitment to providing health services to rural communities.
Director Robert Redfie...01:13 2019-06-15

World "Praises" Iran Over US Standoff: Hassan Rouhani President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday the world "praises" Iran over its standoff with Washington, and that the US had broken promises by abandoning a landmark nuclear deal that Tehran had continued......20:39 2019-06-18

Donald Trump praises Mohammed bin Salman for doing 'spectacular job' US president ignores media questions about murder of Jamal Khashoggi in meeting with Saudi crown prince at G20Donald Trump has praised Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, saying he was doing a “spectacular job” as the pair met on the sidelines of the G20 summit.“You have done a spectacu...20:52 2019-06-29

David Attenborough praises Glastonbury for going plastic-free TV naturalist surprises festival crowd with speech hailing ditching of single-use plasticsFollow all the latest from Glastonbury with our live blogDavid Attenborough made a surprise appearance on the final day of Glastonbury festival, thanking the crowds for helping to reduce the use of plastic at t...17:26 2019-06-30

Trump praises relationship with Kim Jong Un during Seoul address President Trump praised his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during an address to South Korean business leaders Sunday and hinted that both men could meet later in the day at the Demilitarized Zone that separates the two Koreas. ...06:52 2019-06-30

Google login chief actually praises new ‘Sign In with Apple’ button At WWDC last week when Apple got around to introducing the new app sign-in button it’s planning to introduce with the launch of iOS 13 this fall, it actually drew a big round of audience applause and cheers.
The iPhone maker, which has reportedly asked that developers position the button right...11:26 2019-06-13

Trump praises Britain’s Theresa May for handling of Brexit deal President Trump on Tuesday praised outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May’s handling of Brexit negotiations after criticizing her over the weekend for not putting more pressure on the European Union. At a joint news conference with May, Trump said the prime minister “teed up” ...18:00 2019-06-04

Trump praises Ivanka, Jared Kushner for role at G20 summit President Trump on Friday defended his daughter Ivanka’s role at the G20 summit in Japan, where she rubbed shoulders with world leaders and sat in on talks with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un despite a lack of diplomatic experience. “I thought Ivanka was amazing at the G20 and I’ll tell you the f...21:00 2019-07-05

Trump praises D-Day veterans at solemn 75th anniversary ceremony President Trump gave a touching tribute Thursday to the D-Day invasion veterans who turned the course of World War II, calling them “among the very greatest Americans who will ever live.” Trump and other world leaders gathered in France at the Normandy American Cemetery of Colleville-sur-Mer, near O...14:00 2019-06-06

Stephen Curry embraces Warriors' change, praises Durant Someday, years or even decades from now, at one of those celebratory reunions teams like to do, Stephen Curry knows he and Kevin Durant will reminisce with fondness about their three insanely successful years together on the Golden State Warriors....16:13 2019-08-14

Trump praises New York Times headline that sparked uproar after shootings Trump says initial headline, which the newspaper was forced to change amid backlash, was ‘the correct description’Donald Trump has criticised the New York Times after the newspaper was forced to change its front-page headline amid an intense backlash over its sympathetic portrayal of the president’s...17:39 2019-08-07

Unai Emery sings praises of man-of-the-match Dani Ceballos – video Arsenal manager Unai Emery spoke about the impact of new signing Dani Ceballos, who put in a fine performance as his side beat Burnley 2-1. Ceballos put in a commanding display in the centre of the park and set up Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s winner.Emery was pleased with the versatility of his new m...00:13 2019-08-18

USA basketball coach Gregg Popovich praises 'patriotic' Colin Kaepernick Coach says exiled quarterback is trying to make US betterTeam USA are preparing for World Cup in ChinaAs Team USA prepare to represent their country at the Fiba World Cup, their coach, Gregg Popovich, has given his thoughts on patriotism and how some have twisted the concept for their own ends. He a...21:26 2019-08-14

Team USA coach Gregg Popovich praises 'patriotic' Colin Kaepernick Coach says exiled quarterback is trying to make US betterTeam USA are preparing for World Cup in ChinaAs Team USA prepare to represent their country at the Fiba World Cup, their coach, Gregg Popovich, has given his thoughts on patriotism and how some have twisted the concept for their own ends. He a...14:13 2019-08-14

Mike Pence praises West Point cadets, Trump at ceremony Vice President Mike Pence praised West Point’s 985 graduating cadets – along with his boss – at their commencement ceremony Saturday. “This is a class full of amazing Americans,” he said. “You are, as the president likes to say, the best of the best.” Pence also gave a shout-out to Presi...22:26 2019-05-25

President Trump praises reusable rockets, omits Moon in space remarks Enlarge / President Donald Trump speaks to supporters at a rally in Manchester on August 15, 2019 in Manchester, New Hampshire.
On Thursday evening, President Donald Trump spoke at a MAGA rally in New Hampshire. The president touched on his usual themes, such as immigration and guns, but he also ...05:52 2019-08-17

Trump praises Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap as ‘first giant step to peace’ President Trump tweeted praise to Russia and Ukraine for Saturday’s prisoner swap that could herald an easing of tensions between the neighboring nations. “Perhaps a first giant step to peace,” Trump posted. “Congratulations to both countries!” Each country released 35 detainees in the exchange, the...21:26 2019-09-07

Trump praises U.S. economy amid China spat, vows to back farmers U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed concerns over a protracted trade war with China, saying the United States was "in a very strong position," a day after his administration ratcheted up tensions by labeling Beijing a currency manipulator....18:39 2019-08-06

Trump renews attack on Ilhan Omar, praises crowd at North Carolina rally President Trump on Friday appeared to walk back regrets he’d expressed a day earlier over the “Send her back!” chants at his North Carolina MAGA rally aimed at Somali-born Rep. Ilhan Omar. “No,” Trump replied in the Oval Office when asked by reporters if he was unhappy with the chanting. “You know w...21:52 2019-07-19

George Soros praises Trump's China policy but urges hard line on Huawei Liberal donor George Soros praised President Trump's policy on China Tuesday and warned against backtracking on it by granting Beijing concessions relating to the telecom company Huawei. Soros urged lawmakers to prevent Trump from using Huawei as a bargaining chip in upcoming trade negotiations....15:00 2019-09-10

Portugal’s Bernardo Silva eyes Nations League glory and praises João Félix • Portugal face Switzerland in first semi-final on Wednesday• Teenager Félix is being tracked by Silva’s Manchester CityManchester City’s Bernardo Silva wants to end a memorable season with a bang by helping Portugal win the Nations League final.The 24-year-old shone during his second season at the ...00:39 2019-06-05

Trump praises military: 'The future belongs to us' President Donald Trump celebrated America as "the most exceptional nation in the history of the world" in a Fourth of July commemoration before a soggy, cheering crowd of spectators. He spoke on the grounds of the Lincoln Memorial Thursday. (July 4)
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Bolton praises 'pressure campaign against Iran' The U.S. will not waver from its course of maximum pressure against Iran, White House national security adviser John Bolton said Monday, as the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers appears unraveling with the Trump administration's pullout. (July 8)
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'A cricket machine with a human interior' Steve Smith may seem like a cricketing machine, but there is an entirely human interior to arguably the best player since Donald Bradman, says Australian commentator Geoff Lemon....10:13 2019-08-12

County cricket: Yorkshire v Hampshire and more – live! Live updates from day one of the latest round of gamesJason Holder: ‘We can bring people of West Indies closer’And get in touch BTL, via email or tweet @tjaldred 11.10am BST A hundred first-class wickets for Harry Podmore! Porter lbw 1 and Essex on the edge of all out - 303/9. 11.05am BST There’s a ...12:26 2019-05-28

England v Afghanistan: Cricket World Cup – live! Cricket World Cup updates from Old TraffordCheck out the latest Cricket World Cup standingsAnd you can email Tim here or tweet him here 9.38am BST Morning everyone and welcome to the 24th match in a World Cup group stage that is like Celine Dion’s heart: it will go on. Today England face Afghanistan...10:52 2019-06-18

Kiran More Appointed Interim USA Cricket Coach The USA Cricket has also appointed former India spinner Sunil Joshi as spin bowling advisor, and Pravin Amre and Kieran Powell as advisors for the batting department....00:39 2019-07-14

County cricket: Sussex bowl out Middlesex for just 75 Warwickshire’s Rob Yates and Durham’s Alex Lees racked up big scores while Middlesex were skittled for 75 at Hove 8.16pm BST County Championship cricket returned for a one-off August special, and strained every sinew to grab a little attention from Lord’s. In the crucial second division game at Hove...22:26 2019-08-18

County cricket: Yorkshire v Hampshire final day and more – live! Updates from Headingley and around the groundsGet in touch below the line or tweet @tykestravels 11.22am BST Worcestershire have lost their first wicket at New Road - Tom Fell nibbling at a delivery from Tim Murtagh and edging to Sam Robson at slip, leaving them at 5-1 in pursuit of 353. We are due ...12:39 2019-05-30

County cricket: Essex win after bowling out Kent for 40 – as it happened Sam Cook took seven for 23 as Kent posted their lowest total at the St Lawrence ground but Essex only claimed victory by the skin of their teeth 8.45pm BST A ridiculous match at Canterbury finished with Essex winning by three wickets to extend their lead at the top of Division One. Twenty-six wicket...05:52 2019-08-21

England win Cricket World Cup after super-over drama against New Zealand • New Zealand 241-8; England 241 all out• England win super over to claim World Cup for first time• Latest reaction to England winning the World Cup This was the most astonishing, fortuitous, preposterous climax to any cricket match I’ve witnessed, let alone a World Cup final. Only the Kiwis could h...21:39 2019-07-14

England’s Mark Wood confident he will be fit for Cricket World Cup • Fast bowler left the field early on Saturday• Initial results of scan on left foot were positiveThe England fast bowler Mark Wood is confident he will be fit to take part in the Cricket World Cup after an anxious weekend. Wood pulled up sore after one ball of his fourth over during the warm-up mat...22:52 2019-05-26

Australia v Pakistan: Cricket World Cup 2019 – live! Updates from the game at the County Ground, TauntonKeep up with all the County Championship actionAny thoughts? Email or tweet @JPHowcroft 11.10am BST 9th over: Australia 49-0 (Finch 22, Warner 24) Wahab Riaz is the fourth Pakistan quick to try to exploit what should be favourable conditions but he ...12:13 2019-06-12

England the ‘benchmark’ in one-day cricket, says Australia’s Justin Langer • Coach Langer: ‘England are going to be really hard to beat’• Australia’s Peter Handscomb in for World Cup semi-finalJustin Langer, the Australia head coach, has lavished England with praise before their World Cup semi-final, describing them as the “benchmark” side in one-day cricket. Related: Aust...20:39 2019-07-09

India-New Zealand 3rd match abandoned at Cricket World Cup NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — India and New Zealand came to Nottingham unbeaten and will leave unbeaten after their Cricket World Cup group match was abandoned on Thursday because of persistent showers.
Organizers finally gave up while it was raining at 3 p.m., 4 1/2 hours after the scheduled start at ...17:13 2019-06-13

Cricket World Cup win ‘is huge chance’ to get more children playing Governing body ECB urged to address ‘struggling’ state of grassroots gameEnglish cricket’s governing body has been urged to capitalise on the national team’s dramatic World Cup victory to increase the number of children playing the game.A lack of playing spaces in cities and cricket being confined t...22:26 2019-07-15

Cricket 19 review – exemplary sports sim steps up to the crease PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC; Big Ant Studios/Maximum GamesDelivering all the funky play any bowler or batsman could desire, this virtual leather-on-willow is the best cricket game yetGamers rarely get to hear the thwack of virtual leather on willow these days. But in the midst of a huge summer for c...13:13 2019-06-13

Afghanistan set New Zealand 173 to win: Cricket World Cup 2019 – live! Cricket World Cup updates from the match at TauntonEngland beat Bangladesh by 106 runs in CardiffAnd feel free to email Tanya or tweet @tjaldred 7.36pm BST 21st over: New Zealand 97-2 (Williamson 40, Taylor 26) Gulbadin bowls a no ball because there aren’t enough fielders in the circle and to make i...20:39 2019-06-08

Bangladesh v India: Cricket World Cup 2019 – live! Cricket World Cup updates from the match at EdgbastonCounty cricket: the action from around the grounds – live!And you can email Daniel here or tweet @DanielHarris 1.24pm BST Yep, this new one works well! Mustafizur rolls his fingers over one, it sticks in the pitch a little, and Pandya guides expe...14:26 2019-07-02

How hard would it be to correct the slope of Lord’s cricket ground? The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific conceptsDuring the incredible Cricket World Cup final on Sunday, TV commentators repeatedly referred to the slope of the Lord’s ground. Why don’t they jus...18:13 2019-07-16

The colour and drama of the Cricket World Cup – photo essay Guardian and Observer photographer Tom Jenkins spent seven weeks working on the Cricket World Cup from the first game between South Africa and England at the Oval to the dramatic finale at Lord’s. His images here focus on the friendly and colourful tournament that showcased the country’s multicultur...22:52 2019-07-16

'This is England': nation unites to rejoice in Cricket World Cup win Outpouring of euphoria across England after unprecedented victory against New Zealand at Lord’s“Incredible … Indescribable … You couldn’t make it up.”England’s cricket players and fans have been struggling to sum up their emotions after the team won an extraordinary World Cup final against New Zeala...06:00 2019-07-15

Cricket World Cup final could yet be shown on free-to-air platform • Sky executives understood to be considering one-off move• Options include online streaming of Lord’s final on 14 JulyThe Cricket World Cup final could yet be shown on a free-to-air platform in the UK, with the rights holder, Sky, understood to be considering making the match available to non-subsc...00:13 2019-06-14

British PM May hosts victorious England cricket team British Prime Minister Theresa May hosted the World Cup-winning England cricket team in the garden of her Downing Street residence on Monday, after a "brilliant performance" that her spokesman said would live forever in the country's sporting history....21:00 2019-07-15

Bangladesh v New Zealand: Cricket World Cup 2019 – live! Cricket World Cup action from the Oval, 1.30pm BST startSouth Africa v India – live! Follow it on our OBO reportEmail your thoughts to Nick here or tweet @NickMiller79 3.18pm BST We’re into the guts of the World Cup now. After a few initial games that were troublingly one-sided, we’ve now enjoyed so...14:00 2019-06-05

‘I was the naked cricket model who posed for Francis Bacon’ The artist’s friend Barry Joule says it was his physique that helped inspire a 1980s series of cricket nudesThey were some of the most arresting images Francis Bacon created: a series of paintings mainly featuring a male torso and legs, naked except for sports shoes and cricket pads.The model for th...20:39 2019-09-14

South Africa v Afghanistan: Cricket World Cup – live! Cricket World Cup updates from the game in CardiffSri Lanka v Australia – live! Follow the OBO report nowEngland win, rain delays and autocorrect – The Spin podcastAnd feel free to email Simon or tweet @Simon_Burnton 1.58pm BST Apparently this rain is not expected to linger long, so this will be but...15:13 2019-06-15

Sri Lanka v Australia: Cricket World Cup 2019 – live! Cricket World Cup updates from the match at the OvalListen to our new podcast, The Spin, and a new episodeAny thoughts? Email Jonathan or tweet @JPHowcroft 12.11pm BST 25th over: Australia 110-2 (Finch 67, Smith 2) Any thoughts of that mighty hit breaking the shackles are quickly dashed by de Silva’...13:26 2019-06-15

Cricket World Cup 2019: Guardian writers’ predictions Victory for England, fireworks from Chris Gayle and a Sri Lankan meltdown: our pundits set out their forecasts for a month and a half of ODIsVic Marks Australia. England may have the batsmen but Australia, if they’re fit and firing, have the bowlers in Starc and Cummins, plus a highly motivated Warn...13:52 2019-05-29

The Latest: Cricket abuzz as bees swarm game in Durham LONDON (AP) — The Latest on Day 30 of the Cricket World Cup (all times local):
8 p.m.
South Africa captain Faf du Plessis joined his teammates lying face down on the ground as a swarm of bees descended on Chester-le-Street and briefly halted their game against Sri Lanka.
It was an odd sight, with al...22:39 2019-06-28

Boring and lifeless: Cricket NSW slams plans for drop-in pitch at the SCG SCG Trust is considering a drop-in pitch at the behest of the AFLCricket NSW is strongly opposed to the changeCricket NSW is opposing moves to use drop-in pitches at the SCG, fearing it will result in boring cricket which will turn off spectators.The Sydney Cricket Ground Trust, at the behest of the...03:52 2019-07-02

County cricket: Yorkshire v Surrey, Somerset v Hampshire and more – live! County Championship updates from around the groundsSri Lanka v West Indies: Cricket World Cup 2019 – live!And you can get in touch BTL or tweet @tykestravels 12.48pm BST Keshav Maharaj, Yorkshire’s new short-term overseas, is into the attack as Surrey advance to 139-2. Maharaj, the South African lef...14:13 2019-07-01

County cricket: Lancs v Leicestershire, Surrey v Somerset and more – live! Live coverage from around the county groundsEmail, tweet or get in touch below the line 2.47pm BST Mullaney gets a couple and Warwickshire reach 311 for seven before the rain falls again. Only Durham v Derby ploughs on. Derby 109-2, trail Durham by 184. Godleman 60 not out. Oh the glamour! pic.twitt...15:52 2019-06-04

England reach Cricket World Cup semi-finals with 119-run win over New Zealand England – finally, thrillingly, agonisingly – have secured their first Cricket World Cup semi-final spot since 1992. It will be at Edgbaston, where they have won their last 10 matches, next Thursday. Their most likely opponents are India but it could still be Australia. They must surely beat both to...00:00 2019-07-04

Pavel Florin: cricket's newest hero in action – video Pavel Florin, a professional bodyguard by day and player-president of Romania’s Cluj cricket club in his spare time, became an overnight sensation after a video emerged of him bowling against French club Dreux in the European Cricket League, a tournament held at La Manga in Spain. The 40-year-old al...18:13 2019-07-31

England v Australia eclipses World Cup at pinnacle of women’s cricket • Ashes series consists of three T20s, three ODIs and one Test• Australia begin their defence in first ODI at Leicester on TuesdayThe last time England women won the Ashes was in 2014: Charlotte Edwards was still the captain, neither side were professional, and the majority of the series was not eve...21:13 2019-07-01

County cricket: Yorkshire v Somerset, Essex v Warwickshire and more – live! Updates from around the county groundsSurrey’s Virdi sends Notts spinning to another defeatHunt for legacy continues in wake of World Cup triumphYou can get in touch with Tanya by email, twitter or BTL 10.32am BST And the latest from Moeen Ali yesterday, in case you missed it. “Morgs was dead right ...12:13 2019-07-16

Steve Smith says after Ashes century: ‘I didn’t know if I’d play cricket again’ • Australia batsman reveals he lost love for sport during ban• Smith’s 144 against England was more than half his side’s runsSteve Smith shrugged off the boos to score a masterful comeback century that, combined with a series-threatening injury to Jimmy Anderson, leaves England battling for control ...02:13 2019-08-02

Cricket World Cup: England stars must show they can shine when the heat is on It was defeat to Bangladesh in Adelaide four years ago that flicked a switch and convinced England to radically alter their approach to one-day cricket. And it was at Cardiff two years on, this time against Pakistan, that their brave new white-ball strategy failed to cope with the pressure of a glob...13:39 2019-06-07

County cricket: Somerset v Hampshire, Yorkshire v Surrey and more – live! Day one updates from around the groundsEngland v India – live with Rob Smyth!Email, tweet or comment below the line 11.39am BST They’re back on at Sedbergh. 11.36am BST I think there is a mouse under the piano. Help!!!Blimey, Kent are giving it some welly at Canterbury - 43/0 after eight overs. That...13:00 2019-06-30

Liam Plunkett wants Cricket World Cup final on free-to-air television • England bowler wants ‘as many people to watch it as possible’• Sky viewing figures dwarfed by Women’s football World CupLiam Plunkett has thrown his support behind the idea of the Cricket World Cup final being screened on a free-to-air platform, saying England’s players want as many people watchin...18:26 2019-07-04

County cricket: Wickets tumble on opening day of fixtures – as it happened The ball dominated the bat as 103 wickets fell across the two divisions of the County Championship 7.28pm BST One hundred and three wickets fell on the first September day of this year’s Championship, and yet neither the Division One leaders nor their chasing tail had a good day. Essex spent eight h...00:13 2019-09-11

Women's World Cup match attracts bigger TV audience than cricket England’s victory over Scotland attracted average audience of 4.6 million, compared with 550,000 for men’s cricketWomen’s football is now more popular than cricket – at least when it comes to TV ratings.England’s victory over Scotland in the Women’s World Cup attracted an average audience of 4.6 mil...21:39 2019-06-10

County cricket: Kent v Notts, Yorkshire v Warwickshire and more – live! Updates from the around the county groundsRoundup of Monday’s County Championship actionYou can email Graham here, tweet him here or get in touch BTLThe Spin: Listen to our latest World Cup podcast 10.10am BST Good morning from Clifton Park.Monday proved to be a historic day for York CC as county c...11:39 2019-06-18

County cricket: Yorkshire v Somerset, Essex v Warwicks and more – live! Follow the action from seven County Championship matchesEngland aim to inspire youth in manner of 2005 AshesAnd you can tweet Graham or comment below the line 11.09am BST Play at Old Trafford was preceded by a minute’s silence in memory of former Lancashire captain Jack Bond, who died on Friday aged...12:26 2019-07-13

County cricket: Somerset's Leach and Bess rip through Notts – as it happened Dom Bess took his first five-fer of 2019 for Somerset against Notts, while Toby Roland-Jones recorded career-best figures for Middlesex 8.10pm BST At Taunton, Dom Bess and Jack Leach whistled through what had seemed a promising Nottinghamshire batting performance in the battle between Division One’s...07:39 2019-07-09

County cricket: Somerset v Yorkshire, Warwickshire v Essex and more – live! Updates from around the county groundsEngland v Australia: fifth Ashes Test – live!And you can email Tanya, tweet her or comment BTL 11.25am BST I just thought I’d post this of a Notts batsman playing well.UPDATE | Ben Duckett has hit three boundaries in his 14*, with this off Podmore being the pick...12:52 2019-09-12

New Zealand v South Africa: Cricket World Cup 2019 – live! Cricket World Cup updates from the match at EdgbastonThe Spin podcast: join the team for the latest showAnd you can email Daniel here or tweet @DanielHarris 9.42am BST Psst … psst … are we ... are we ... back? After a riveting start which suggested this strange format was to all our benefits becaus...10:52 2019-06-19

County cricket: Kent v Notts, Yorkshire v Warwickshire and more – live! County Championship updates from around the groundsNew Zealand v South Africa: Cricket World Cup – live!And feel free to post BTL or tweet @tykestravels 10.50am BST It seems like we should be getting under way around the country pretty swiftly this morning after all, including here at York, where a ...12:26 2019-06-19

India face Pakistan in 'mother of all matches' at Cricket World Cup Billions of eyes will be fixed on one of the biggest sporting fixtures in the world as neighbouring countries and arch rivals, India and Pakistan, go head to head in what is expected to be a thrilling Cricket World Cup showdown in Manchester on Sunday. ...11:26 2019-06-16

County cricket: Essex v Yorkshire, Somerset v Notts and more – live! Updates from around the county groundsMonday roundup: Leach and Bess rip through NottsYou can email Tanya here, tweet her here or comment BTL 12.57pm BST Warwickshire and Yorkshire are mapping each other’s progress today. Warwickshire 106 for six, in the hopeless chase of another 298. Yorkshire 110 ...14:13 2019-07-09

Mexico women's cricket team takes shot at success You'd be hard-pressed to trace cricket's history south of the border, but a group of Mexican women in the country's capital have patched together a revival in the hopes of writing the next chapter....18:26 2019-05-23

County cricket: Warwickshire v Essex, Somerset v Yorkshire and more – live! Updates from around the county groundsDay one: wickets tumble as title contenders struggleGet in touch with Tanya by email, Twitter or BTL 10.39am BST And in other news, James Anderson is considering following Peter Siddle and turning to veganism to prolong his career. "Australia bowler Peter Siddle...12:00 2019-09-11

County cricket: Surrey v Yorkshire hampered by rain once more - as it happened Rain was an issue across the country as play was curtailed a numerous county matches 7.36pm BST Heavy rain again sabotaged much of the day’s cricket, once again.At Guildford, where a session’s play was possible, Yorkshire made quick work of Surrey’s first innings, taking the remaining two wickets i...02:26 2019-06-13

County cricket: Surrey v Yorkshire, Kent v Somerset and more – as it happened Steve Patterson took three wickets in six balls for Yorkshire at Surrey while Will Beer made a career-best 76 not out for Sussex 7.22pm BST At Guildford a golden over by Steve Patterson kept Yorkshire in the hunt after a day dominated by Surrey’s batsmen. Running in from the pavilion end, Patterson ...02:52 2019-06-12

England v West Indies: Cricket World Cup 2019 – live! Cricket World Cup updates from the match in SouthamptonRobin Smith: ‘I drank vodka from the bottle; no half measures’And you can email Tim here or tweet him here 1.30pm BST Two in two balls for Archer, who is the kind of Archer you’d have wanted on your side at Agincourt. 1.28pm BST This looks so p...14:39 2019-06-14

India and Pakistan in social media dogfight before cricket clash Pakistani channel releases spoof video of shot-down pilot, prompting outrage in IndiaIndia and Pakistan have had tempestuous relations since their birth as independent states. There have been wars, skirmishes, bad-natured exchanges, and prolonged diplomatic standoffs.Before their clash this weekend ...14:39 2019-06-14

Fear and loathing in cricket's fraying heartland | Andy Bull There is a cost to tinkering with formats and selling the game to Sky – cricket’s very life is at stakeThe barman at the Bat and Ball isn’t sure whether or not he likes cricket. “Never seen it,” he says, “never played it.” It’s a pity, because the game grew up by his pub. It’s a hook over the road f...22:13 2019-05-24

India and Pakistan prepare to renew cricket rivalry at World Cup • ‘Electric’ atmosphere anticipated at Old Trafford on Sunday• Some 800,000 fans applied for 26,000-capacity matchIt is a match that – on the surface at least – is just one of 48 at this rain-splattered Cricket World Cup. But when India and Pakistan face off in Manchester on Sunday the sporting cont...20:00 2019-06-14

County cricket: Kent v Essex, Surrey v Hampshire and more – live! Updates from the latest round of Championship matchesStokes warns Australia to expect more Archer barragesGet in touch with Tanya by email, Twitter or BTL 5.33pm BST I must go and write up but don’t take your eyes off Canterbury, Hove and Scarborough! 5.32pm BST Ah, the old saying :when the sun come...19:52 2019-08-20

New Zealand v England: Cricket World Cup final 2019 – live! Cricket World Cup final updates from the match at Lord’sCounty cricket: Yorks v Somerset, Lancs v Sussex – live!And feel free to email Tim or tweet @TimdeLisle 10.57am BST It was a great ball, except that it was going over middle and off. What a good review. 10.56am BST To Woakes. Straight enough, b...12:00 2019-07-14

England's 'rollercoaster' journey to Cricket World Cup glory – video England have won their first ever World Cup, overcoming New Zealand at Lord’s in extraordinary fashion. Watch the video to relive their ‘rollercoaster’ journey through the tournament to ultimate triumphEngland win Cricket World Cup after super-over drama against New Zealand – live reaction!England w...03:52 2019-07-15

County cricket: Yorkshire v Hampshire, Essex v Kent and more – live! Live updates from day one of the latest round of gamesEngland v Afghanistan: Cricket World Cup warmup – live!And get in touch BTL, via email or tweet @tjaldred 5.27pm BST Six fours so far in David Willeys 28 not out and very stylish they’ve looked too - time for me to write up. Just time to mention ...18:52 2019-05-27

County cricket live: Sussex v Middlesex, Yorkshire v Notts and more! Live updates from around the county groundsThe Ashes: follow the final day’s play at Lord’sEmail Tanya, tweet or comment below the line 12.20pm BST Tom Lace and Leus Du Ploy have put on 20 at The County Ground against Gloucs. Currently 54 for three, a couple of wickets for Higgins. And Durham are ba...13:26 2019-08-18

India set West Indies 269 to win: Cricket World Cup 2019 – live! Live updates from the match at Old TraffordCounty cricket live! The latest from the ChampionshipHow they stand: the latest World Cup tableEmail tim.delisle.casual@theguardian.com | Tweet @TimdeLisle 5.27pm BST 30th over: West Indies 124-9 (Roach 1, Thomas 0) Cottrell plumped for do-or-die, as advoca...18:39 2019-06-27

County cricket: Yorkshire v Hants, frustration at Cheltenham – live! Updates from the latest round of Championship matchesThe Spin podcast: boos, hairbands and World Cup predictionsYou can email Graham, tweet him here or get in touch BTL 11.34am BST A second wicket at Headingley, with Adam Lyth also falling caught at second by Weatherley off Barker for nine. Yorkshir...13:00 2019-05-29

Marcus Trescothick to retire at end of season: county cricket – as it happened Stalwart batsman announced his imminent retirement, Ben Raine bowled Durham to victory over Sussex at Hove, while Northants and Leicestershire drew at Wantage Road 5.15pm BST Here’s a summary of the day’s action:One of the great county careers is to come to an end after Marcus Trescothick announced ...20:26 2019-06-27

Supporters angry over delays in receiving Cricket World Cup tickets • Organisers play down fears• Dozens of fans vent their furyCricket World Cup organisers have played down complaints from fans who have failed to receive their match tickets, saying the problem is “absolutely normal” for major events and would be addressed.Fans were told to expect delivery six weeks...00:39 2019-05-30

County cricket: Yorkshire v Warwickshire, Kent v Notts and more – live! Live updates from the final day’s play at York and elsewhereDenly boosts Ashes hopes with centurySend Tanya an email | Tweet @tjaldred 5.08pm BST Sussex dribble into the lead at Kidderminster, lead of 11 with six wickets in hand. A invaluable partnership of 106 between Laurie Evans and that man aga...18:39 2019-06-20

County cricket: Surrey v Yorkshire, Kent v Somerset and more – live! Keep up with all the action from around the county groundsFollow South Africa v West Indies at the Cricket World CupFeel free to email Tanya or to tweet: @tjaldred 11.39am BST There will be no play before lunch at Canterbury.Close your eyes Durham fans.4.5 | And again! Away away away IN! @sando567 i...12:52 2019-06-10

County cricket: Essex at Kent, Somerset at Warwickshire and more – live! All the latest from day 2 of the latest round of matchesCounty cricket talking points: it’s all to play for in the T20 BlastEmail Tanya your thoughts | or tweet @tjaldred 5.19pm BST And 200! What an innings from the big man. Lancs 455 for seven. 5.15pm BST Vilas in the nervous 199s... Continue read...18:39 2019-08-19

County cricket: Yorkshire v Somerset, Lancashire v Sussex – live! Follow the action from seven County Championship matchesCricket’s quieter soap opera still enthrals amid World CupAnd you can mail Tanya, tweet her or post below the line 10.56am BST In Division One, it is even stevens at Chelmsford with five wickets for Will Rhodes. Young Felix Organ made his maide...12:00 2019-07-14

County cricket: Lancs v Leicestershire, Surrey v Somerset and more – live! Live coverage from around the county groundsEmail, tweet or get in touch below the line 11.44am BST Oh no! Ben Curran felled - at least he made fifty, Northants 89 for two, 249 behind Glamorgan.Surrey collapsing! Joverton 5-38, Surrey 223-9, though Patel still there on 55. 11.36am BST Oh my, Leicest...13:00 2019-06-05

County cricket: Essex v Yorkshire, Somerset v Notts and more – live! Updates from the latest round of Championship matchesEngland v Australia: Women’s Ashes, third ODI – live!And you can email Graham here or tweet him here 10.29am BST Good morning from a warm and muggy Chelmsford, where we are set for the feature fixture of the round between Essex and Yorkshire, two ...11:39 2019-07-07

Pakistan v Sri Lanka: Cricket World Cup match abandoned – as it didn't happen Heavy rain in Bristol meant that no play was possible, with both sides picking up a point each 3.58pm BST Related: Cricket World Cup 2019: latest standings Both sides take a point each from the washout – which moves them both into the top four in the nascent Cricket World Cup table. 3.48pm BST The ...17:13 2019-06-07

New Zealand Stonewall India In Thrilling Cricket World Cup Semifinal Upset Statisticians have to take all sorts of factors into account when calculating live win probabilities for a cricket match: run rates, the remaining number of overs, the recent and historical performances of the players, the condition of the pitch, and more. Even so, after the rain forced officials to...23:13 2019-07-10

England thrash Australia to reach their fourth Cricket World Cup final • England hammer Australia by eight wickets• Australia reduced to 14-3 at one point as England dominate• Latest reaction as England go into Cricket World Cup finalEngland’s passage to the World Cup final was faintly ridiculous. Semi‑finals are supposed to be gritty affairs with runs dourly chiselle...20:52 2019-07-11

Cricket fans warned over World Cup final tickets as prices reach £16,000 • Tickets from unofficial sites may not be valid, say organisers• India fans bought 41% of tickets for Lord’s finalEngland fans have been told not to risk purchasing exorbitantly priced World Cup final tickets from unofficial resale sites as they are likely to be cancelled – leaving them out of pock...19:13 2019-07-12

County cricket: Kent beat Surrey, Northants v Lancs and more – live! County Championship updates from around the groundsEssex thrash Yorkshire, Somerset beat NottsEmail Tanya here, tweet @tjaldred or discuss below the line 5.26pm BST Just popped back to say nothing doing at Wantage Road. Bohannon and Vilas still there 231-4. Here’s the Hass wicket mentioned BTL. The ...18:52 2019-07-10

Fans and players react to the momentous Cricket World Cup final – video ‘I’ve hugged and kissed people I have never met before today,’ one jubilant fan says after the dramatic World Cup final in which England tied with New Zealand in the regular game and the super over, winning only through virtue of having more boundaries. ‘You know I thought we were dead and buried,’ ...06:00 2019-07-15

Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 94 runs at Cricket World Cup 2019 – as it happened Pakistan thrashed Bangladesh at Lord’s but are still on their way home after failing to overcome the odds that were stacked against them 6.27pm BST Goodnight to Pakistan and Bangladesh. Both sides have given us plenty of enjoyment over the last six weeks, despite missing the final four. And goodnigh...23:52 2019-07-05

India v New Zealand: Cricket World Cup 2019 semi-final – live! Updates from the first semi-final, at Old TraffordVic Marks: Williamson plots passage past IndiaIndia have two games to focus on, says KohliThe Spin: listen to the latest edition of our podcastAnd you can email Rob here with your thoughts 10.08am BST “Whilst NZ’s slump in the past couple of weeks, t...11:26 2019-07-09

Cricket World Cup 2019: Afghanistan v Sri Lanka hit by rain delay – live! Cricket World Cup updates from Cardiff, 10.30am BST startCounty cricket – live! Follow all the latest with Tanya AldredAnd why not email Rob? 2.35pm BST No news from Cardiff, which in this case is bad news. If you want some actual cricket, Tanya Aldred is in cracking form over on our county cricket ...15:52 2019-06-04

County cricket: Brooks' swing keeps Somerset flying high – as it happened Jack Brooks three wickets in seven balls to spark a Surrey collapse and boost Somerset’s hopes of winning the title 10.12pm BST Somerset shot back to the top of the Championship thanks to a sensational morning’s work at Guildford. An evening of stoical attack on Wednesday had left them needing eight...23:26 2019-06-06

County cricket: Somerset beat Yorkshire, Lancashire promoted – as it happened Somerset returned to the Division One summit with victory over title rivals Yorkshire, while Lancashire sealed an immediate escape from Division Two 8.02pm BST It was the afternoon someone put a rocket-booster up county cricket, six games finishing with a day still to go. At Taunton, Somerset traced...08:52 2019-09-13

Cricket World Cup 2019: a quick guide to this year's tournament – video Eoin Morgan's England side go into the 2019 Cricket World Cup as favourites and are hoping to fend off the other nine teams looking to be crowned champions. Here's a quick video guide to this year's tournamentCricket World Cup 2019: Guardian writers’ predictionsBoos, hairbands and Cricket World Cup ...00:39 2019-05-30

England v South Africa: Cricket World Cup 2019 opener – live! Cricket World Cup updates from the opening game at the OvalListen and subscribe to our new podcast … The SpinAnd feel free to email rob.smyth@theguardian.com 9.18am BST Breakfast readingThere’s all kinds of content on our dedicated World Cup site: team guides predictions, history, news, all the old ...10:39 2019-05-30

India suffer blow as Shikhar Dhawan ruled out of Cricket World Cup • India ask ICC to allow Dhawan to be replaced by Rishabh Pant• Afghanistan coach Simmons’s rift with chief selector deepensIndia’s World Cup prospects have suffered a setback with the news that opener Shikhar Dhawan has been ruled out for the rest of the tournament with a thumb injury.Dhawan was in...16:13 2019-06-19

India v New Zealand: rain delay at Cricket World Cup 2019 – live! Cricket World Cup 2019 updates from Trent BridgeCounty cricket – live! Follow all the latest newsFeel free to email Adam or to tweet: @collinsadam 11.09am BST “Good to meet you today morning Adam!” writes member of the OBO fam, Gaurav Jindal. It just happened to be that we met at breakfast at the Ai...12:26 2019-06-13

Bangladesh v Sri Lanka delayed by rain: Cricket World Cup 2019 – live! Cricket World Cup updates from the game in BristolCounty cricket – live! Latest from around the groundsThe Spin: remembering the first truly modern ODISend your thoughts to rob.smyth@theguardian.com 11.16am BST “Sir,” says Sanjay Pareek, who could TEACH THE REST OF YOU A THING OR TWO ABOUT SALUTATIO...12:39 2019-06-11

County cricket: Harmer takes 12 as Essex sink Hampshire – as it happened Simon Harmer took seven for 38 to add to his five first-innings wickets as Hampshire subsided to 88 all out and an innings defeat by Essex 8.55pm BST It was day two, over and out at Chelmsford after Hampshire’s batting subsided to 88 all out and defeat by an innings and eight runs against Essex. Eig...00:00 2019-06-18

Cricket Australia unveils family-friendly Big Bash finals revamp Shorter season announced to bid to win back crowdsTeams finishing first and second get double chance Five teams will face off in a revamped Big Bash finals format aimed at rewarding the top finishers and adding intrigue to the end of the season. Cricket Australia has unveiled fixtures for the 2019-2...04:26 2019-07-25

New Zealand chasing 137 to beat Sri Lanka: Cricket World Cup 2019 – live! Sri Lanka 136 all out in Cardiff | World Cup tableAustralia v Afghanistan live! | The Spin podcastGet in touch! Email Tim here, or tweet him @TimdeLisle 2.25pm BST 12th over: NZ 91-0 (Guptill 41, Munro 47) Another edge, as Munro wafts at Perera, but he gets away with it again because Karunaratne is ...15:39 2019-06-01

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: live stream Cricket World Cup 2019 match from anywhere New Zealand, beaten finalists in 2015, kick off their Cricket World Cup 2019 campaign today in Cardiff against the unfancied, yet unpredictable Sri Lanka. The game signals the start of a weekend of exciting matches, with cricket World Cup fever now in full flow. No matter where you are in the world ...12:13 2019-06-01

County cricket: Essex put squeeze on Notts, Anderson injured, and more – live! Rolling updates from around the grounds in Div 1 and Div 2Geoff Lemon: Strange start to Women’s Ashes buried by World CupEmail tanya.aldred.freelance@theguardian.com | Email @tjaldred 10.42am BST Some good news from Sedbergh.Breath everyone....here's a picture of Jimmy Anderson with a bat. He won't ...11:52 2019-07-03

England's Ben Stokes Makes An Absurd Catch In Cricket World Cup Opener This year’s Cricket World Cup opened in London on Thursday, with hosts England facing off against South Africa. That’s where England all-rounder Ben Stokes made this spectacular backwards catch while running toward the boundary to dismiss batsman Andile Phehlukwayo, which the commentator described a...22:52 2019-05-31

County cricket: Jimmy Anderson injured, Yorkshire v Surrey and more – live! County Championship updates from around the groundsAnd you can post BTL, email Tanya or tweet @tjaldred 1.00pm BST Yorkshire and Somerset’s opening partnerships have both passed a hundred this morning undisturbed. Mull over that with your lunch, hot or cold. And consider a quick ten minute appointme...14:26 2019-07-02

West Indies vs India live stream: how to watch T20 cricket 2019 from anywhere Having doth fallen short at the World Cup in England this summer, both India and the West Indies are now focusing preparations for the forthcoming World T20 in Australia next year with this series. Florida will host the first two T20Is between the two sides before it moves to the Carribean, and...14:52 2019-08-03

Sri Lankan cricket board warned over terrorist threat to Pakistan tour • 10 Sri Lankan players have pulled out over security concerns • Pakistan has not hosted Test since Sri Lanka bus attack in 2009The Sri Lankan cricket board says it has been warned about a possible terrorist threat during its planned tour of Pakistan and called for a reassessment of the security sit...08:00 2019-09-12

Jofra Archer named in England’s Cricket World Cup squad as Willey misses out • Pace bowler has made rapid rise since qualifying for selection• Dawson makes squad as back-up spinner in preference to DenlyJofra Archer’s rapid rise was cemented on Tuesday morning when England’s selectors named the Barbados-born fast bowler in the 15-man squad for the Cricket World Cup.Archer’s ...14:52 2019-05-21

Cricket World Cup 2019: Ed Smith explains England's squad selection – video Jofra Archer, Tom Curran and Liam Dawson have been named in England's 15-man squad for the Cricket World Cup, announced on Tuesday. Surrey's Curran edged out the left-armer David Willey in the pace-bowling selection, while Dawson's specialist spin was chosen ahead of the all-round option of Joe Denl...17:26 2019-05-21

England thrash Australia to reach Cricket World Cup 2019 final vs New Zealand It is England who will face New Zealand in Sunday's Cricket World Cup final at Lord's, thus guaranteeing the tournament its sixth different winner, and first new one since 1996. As sweetly for England, Australia are out – and with a bang. Their 223 was chased down with just two wickets lost and 107 ...04:52 2019-07-12

Bangladesh beat South Africa in Cricket World Cup shock – live reaction! Live updates from from The Oval, 10.30am (BST) startTanya Aldred: World Cup is perfect fit for summer’s lazy days You can email Geoff here or tweet him here 6.28pm BST Cue pandemonium at The Oval. The first big upset of this World Cup, but Bangladesh never looked like underdogs all day long. They we...20:00 2019-06-02

England make light work of Afghanistan in final warm-up before Cricket World Cup England's final assignment before a World Cup they have been preparing for four years was the softest of victories over Afghanistan at The Oval. The intensity was low and the outcome clear inside 20 overs, but England got the job done clinically for a nine-wicket win with a remarkable 195 balls spar...17:26 2019-05-27